Can the community outline me how to get a retirement visa? (Based on older than 50 and financial criteria deposit 800k and seasoning)

Both the initial 90 days and the following extension.

Thnx

Plenty of information within this section of the forum if you use the search function (or just scroll back down posts on here).

You will find something like this:-

Procedure for UK citizen to obtain 'retirement' visa - monthly income - Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits - Thailand News and Discussion Forum | ASEANNOW

Edited April 29Apr 29 by hotandsticky

1 hour ago, hotandsticky said:

Plenty of information within this section of the forum if you use the search function (or just scroll back down posts on here).

You will find something like this:-

Procedure for UK citizen to obtain 'retirement' visa - monthly income - Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits - Thailand News and Discussion Forum | ASEANNOW

Thnx x replying

I am after the 800k deposit mode procedure.

Unfortunately i generate less than 65k monthly.

Thnx

54 minutes ago, giogio said:

I am after the 800k deposit mode procedure.

Do you have a Thai bank account.

Where currently located?

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Do you have a Thai bank account.

Where currently located?

I dont have a thai bank account

I live in cambodia (retirement visa)

800k would be transferred from cambodia

2 minutes ago, giogio said:

I dont have a thai bank account

You need to obtain the eVisa Non O prior to entering Thailand.

You can do that on the eVisa platform. It's, all don't online.

When you enter Thailand you will be given a 90 day stamp.

ASAP apply for a Thai bank account.

Hopefully that is possible with the Non O and COR.

Which immigration office do you plan to use in Thailand for 12 month extension.

Do you any form of proof of address in passport country.

Kasikorn are now asking for this to open bank a/c.

Suggest avoid BBL

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You need to obtain the eVisa Non O prior to entering Thailand.

You can do that on the eVisa platform. It's, all don't online.

When you enter Thailand you will be given a 90 day stamp.

ASAP apply for a Thai bank account.

Hopefully that is possible with the Non O and COR.

Which immigration office do you plan to use in Thailand for 12 month extension.

Do you any form of proof of address in passport country.

Kasikorn are now asking for this to open bank a/c.

Suggest avoid BBL

Firstly, thank u

2ndly, smtg not clear

-what s COR?

-I would travel to chiang mai, live there until nov, but then move to banglamung from nov to may.

-i have italy passport, grew up in uk, currently live in cambodia. I dont have address in italy/uk.

I can provide photocopy of cambodia rental contract.

-what s BBL?

3 hours ago, giogio said:

Can the community outline me how to get a retirement visa? (Based on older than 50 and financial criteria deposit 800k and seasoning)

Both the initial 90 days and the following extension.

Thnx

There is no 'Retirment' visa as such.

You initially apply for the Non O visa for reason/purpose of retirement via the electronic website; https://thaievisa.go.th/

Select the 'retirement' option; https://thaievisa.go.th/visa/retirement

Steps to Apply for a Thailand E-Visa from Cambodia

Access the Portal: Visit www.thaievisa.go.th and create an account.

Select Embassy/Consulate: Select the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh as the processing location.

Fill in Details: Enter personal info, passport details (validity of at least 6 months), and accommodation in Thailand.

Upload Documents: Scan and upload your passport bio page, a 3.5cm x 4.5cm photo, proof of accommodation, and financial proof (at least 800,000 THB).

Payment: Pay the visa fee (e.g., $40 for tourist visa) using a credit or debit card.

Approval: Once approved, download and print the e-visa to present upon arrival in Thailand.

On entry you will be granted permission of stay for 90 days.

Within 24 hours of arrival, either you, the landlord, or hotel manager will need to complete a TM30 form which must be submitted to your local Immigration office to register your place of residence.
To then open a bank account you will require evidence of a Non O visa, a Certificate of Residence (COR) obtained from your local Immigration office, and you may be asked for evidence of a previous or current overseas address. (Original documents only), such as Driving Licence detailing address.
Transfer the 800K + to your Thai bank account.

Once the 800K funds have been season in a Thai bank account for 2 months, you can apply to extend your 90 day permission of stay for a further 365 days based on the reason of retirement.

That's the basics.

30 minutes ago, giogio said:

-what s COR?

Answered above.

31 minutes ago, giogio said:

-what s BBL?

Bangkok Bank Ltd.

Edited April 29Apr 29 by Liquorice

35 minutes ago, giogio said:

-I would travel to chiang mai, live there until nov, but then move to banglamung from nov to may.

Once you receive a 12 month extension of stay, you will then have to submit 90 day reports to confirm your address.
If you move to a different address/different Province, then you will be required to submit a new TM30 notification fform.

You can only obtain extensions, submit 90 day reports and other services from the local Immigration office in the Province where you are registered as living.

1 hour ago, giogio said:

what s COR?

This and your other question re BBL is covered above by @Liquorice

So your first task is to obtain copy (print out) of TM30.

Your accommodation provides this.

The main thing to attend to ASAP is opening Thai bank account.

Immigration may want a request from particular bank to provide COR.

You may need to try few different branches even of same bank.

As stated Kasikorn may require proof of address in pp country.

You can try.

Some immigration offices offer a VIP charge for quick supply of COR.

23 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Once you receive a 12 month extension of stay, you will then have to submit 90 day reports to confirm your address.
If you move to a different address/different Province, then you will be required to submit a new TM30 notification fform.

You can only obtain extensions, submit 90 day reports and other services from the local Immigration office in the Province where you are registered as livin

33 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

There is no 'Retirment' visa as such.

You initially apply for the Non O visa for reason/purpose of retirement via the electronic website; https://thaievisa.go.th/

Select the 'retirement' option; https://thaievisa.go.th/visa/retirement

Steps to Apply for a Thailand E-Visa from Cambodia

Access the Portal: Visit www.thaievisa.go.th and create an account.

Select Embassy/Consulate: Select the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh as the processing location.

Fill in Details: Enter personal info, passport details (validity of at least 6 months), and accommodation in Thailand.

Upload Documents: Scan and upload your passport bio page, a 3.5cm x 4.5cm photo, proof of accommodation, and financial proof (at least 800,000 THB).

Payment: Pay the visa fee (e.g., $40 for tourist visa) using a credit or debit card.

Approval: Once approved, download and print the e-visa to present upon arrival in Thailand.

On entry you will be granted permission of stay for 90 days.

Within 24 hours of arrival, either you, the landlord, or hotel manager will need to complete a TM30 form which must be submitted to your local Immigration office to register your place of residence.
To then open a bank account you will require evidence of a Non O visa, a Certificate of Residence (COR) obtained from your local Immigration office, and you may be asked for evidence of a previous or current overseas address. (Original documents only), such as Driving Licence detailing address.
Transfer the 800K + to your Thai bank account.

Once the 800K funds have been season in a Thai bank account for 2 months, you can apply to extend your 90 day permission of stay for a further 365 days based on the reason of retirement.

That's the basics.

Answered above.

Bangkok Bank Ltd.

36 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

There is no 'Retirment' visa as such.

You initially apply for the Non O visa for reason/purpose of retirement via the electronic website; https://thaievisa.go.th/

Select the 'retirement' option; https://thaievisa.go.th/visa/retirement

Steps to Apply for a Thailand E-Visa from Cambodia

Access the Portal: Visit www.thaievisa.go.th and create an account.

Select Embassy/Consulate: Select the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh as the processing location.

Fill in Details: Enter personal info, passport details (validity of at least 6 months), and accommodation in Thailand.

Upload Documents: Scan and upload your passport bio page, a 3.5cm x 4.5cm photo, proof of accommodation, and financial proof (at least 800,000 THB).

Payment: Pay the visa fee (e.g., $40 for tourist visa) using a credit or debit card.

Approval: Once approved, download and print the e-visa to present upon arrival in Thailand.

On entry you will be granted permission of stay for 90 days.

Within 24 hours of arrival, either you, the landlord, or hotel manager will need to complete a TM30 form which must be submitted to your local Immigration office to register your place of residence.
To then open a bank account you will require evidence of a Non O visa, a Certificate of Residence (COR) obtained from your local Immigration office, and you may be asked for evidence of a previous or current overseas address. (Original documents only), such as Driving Licence detailing address.
Transfer the 800K + to your Thai bank account.

Once the 800K funds have been season in a Thai bank account for 2 months, you can apply to extend your 90 day permission of stay for a further 365 days based on the reason of retirement.

That's the basics.

Answered above.

Bangkok Bank Ltd.

Hi liquorice and many thnx

Initial 90 dd:

-upload proof of accommodation.

One night in a hostel would suffice? Or the entire 90 dd?

I would look locally for monthly rent (i know thailand, lived there many years. what i dont know is the correct "non O" procedure, the seasoning lenght, the new way to open bank account, the taxation on inbound transfers for monthly living)

-financial proof:

Online screenshot or letter from a khmer bank?

In thailand

-COR. chiangmai immigration cor was almost free but they posted it to the tm30 address, it took 3 weeks. I didnt know of a "on the spot" service like in jomtien (it used to cost 600). Would you know of a quick service in chiangmai?

-bank account. I have thai driving license (i think from banglamung/chonburi), and i have a new plastic electronic italy id card which bear an obsolete address.

-initial seasoning gotta be 2 months?

-transfer 800k.

From eu one uses WISE.

What, if you know, would you use from cambodia?

-would u know the impact of the new tax system?

Would i pay taxes on transferring this 800k from cambodia? And the following monthly transfers?

PS-i cant stand cnx smokey season, lung allergy. But i use cnx hospitals for my medical issues

25 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

This and your other question re BBL is covered above by @Liquorice

So your first task is to obtain copy (print out) of TM30.

Your accommodation provides this.

The main thing to attend to ASAP is opening Thai bank account.

Immigration may want a request from particular bank to provide COR.

You may need to try few different branches even of same bank.

As stated Kasikorn may require proof of address in pp country.

You can try.

Some immigration offices offer a VIP charge for quick supply of COR.

Thnx x clarification

5 minutes ago, giogio said:

I would look locally for monthly rent (i know thailand, lived there many years. what i dont know is the correct "non O" procedure, the seasoning lenght, the new way to open bank account, the taxation on inbound transfers for monthly living)

Not in order.

Forget about taxation. In immediate future irrelevant.

If you had a one month lease with TM30 that would be good.

The extension had already been explained.

Step 1 Open bank account.

Step 2 Transfer 800k to Thai bank a/c

Step 3 After money seasoned for 2 months apply for one year extension to your permission of stay.

Be aware of ongoing financial obligations for money in bank method

With Italian pp you can obtain an embassy letter however separate option.

10 minutes ago, giogio said:

Would i pay taxes on transferring this 800k from cambodia? And the following monthly transfers?

Dont know about transfers from Cambodia.

I transfer from Australia using WISE.

Taxation irrelevant.

Edit: a quick Google shows various ways of transferring funds from Cambodia to Thailand including WISE.

29 minutes ago, giogio said:

-financial proof:

Online screenshot or letter from a khmer bank?

You'll need to upload a proper bank statement. You can try to use one that you download from your bank's app yourself, but the Thai embassy MIGHT request one that is stamped by your bank.

15 minutes ago, giogio said:

Initial 90 dd:

-upload proof of accommodation.

One night in a hostel would suffice? Or the entire 90 dd?

I would look locally for monthly rent (i know thailand, lived there many years. what i dont know is the correct "non O" procedure, the seasoning lenght, the new way to open bank account, the taxation on inbound transfers for monthly living)

-financial proof:

Online screenshot or letter from a khmer bank?

Initial 90 day Non O visa.

There is no requirement on the Thai Embassy website (Phnom Penh) for a requirement of proof of accommodation https://phnompenh.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-o-visa-retirement?page=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a1&menu=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a2 but that said, I wouldn't book a hostel or AirBnb for a visa application, rather at least a 1 day hotel booking.
If they need more documents they'll request them.

Bank statement from the Khymer bank uploaded to the e-visa application portal.

24 minutes ago, giogio said:

In thailand

-COR. chiangmai immigration cor was almost free but they posted it to the tm30 address, it took 3 weeks. I didnt know of a "on the spot" service like in jomtien (it used to cost 600). Would you know of a quick service in chiangmai?

Wherever you stay, you must ensure a TM30 is filed or you won't be able to obtain a COR.
Hostels and AirBnb (iffy), hotels should file (request a copy as proof), renting, ensure the landlord/owner will file a TM30 (some are reluctant) or at a minimum insist on signed copies of their Tabien Baan and ID card so you can file it yourself. No signed copy of TB and ID card - walk away.

Someone from CM may be able to answer their processing procedure for a COR.

35 minutes ago, giogio said:

-bank account. I have thai driving license (i think from banglamung/chonburi), and i have a new plastic electronic italy id card which bear an obsolete address.

Valid Italian Driving Licence with a previous address will suffice.

37 minutes ago, giogio said:

-initial seasoning gotta be 2 months?

Yes, for a 1 year extension the seasoning period is 2 months (as per Immigration Orders) prior to the date of submitting your extension application.

Section 2.22, Clause 4 applicable to your situation.
Note the 800K must remain in the account for 3 months after the extension is issued, then 400K for the following 7 months.

44 minutes ago, giogio said:

-transfer 800k.

From eu one uses WISE.

What, if you know, would you use from cambodia?

No reason you can't still use WISE once you know your Thai bank account number.

46 minutes ago, giogio said:

-would u know the impact of the new tax system?

Would i pay taxes on transferring this 800k from cambodia? And the following monthly transfers?

Same answer as @DrJack54 - forget about any taxation implications.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Not in order.

Forget about taxation. In immediate future irrelevant.

If you had a one month lease with TM30 that would be good.

The extension had already been explained.

Step 1 Open bank account.

Step 2 Transfer 800k to Thai bank a/c

Step 3 After money seasoned for 2 months apply for one year extension to your permission of stay.

Be aware of ongoing financial obligations for money in bank method

With Italian pp you can obtain an embassy letter however separate option.

Dont know about transfers from Cambodia.

I transfer from Australia using WISE.

Taxation irrelevant.

Edit: a quick Google shows various ways of transferring funds from Cambodia to Thailand including WISE.

47 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Initial 90 day Non O visa.

There is no requirement on the Thai Embassy website (Phnom Penh) for a requirement of proof of accommodation https://phnompenh.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-o-visa-retirement?page=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a1&menu=5d73b14415e39c46f40076a2 but that said, I wouldn't book a hostel or AirBnb for a visa application, rather at least a 1 day hotel booking.
If they need more documents they'll request them.

Bank statement from the Khymer bank uploaded to the e-visa application portal.

Wherever you stay, you must ensure a TM30 is filed or you won't be able to obtain a COR.
Hostels and AirBnb (iffy), hotels should file (request a copy as proof), renting, ensure the landlord/owner will file a TM30 (some are reluctant) or at a minimum insist on signed copies of their Tabien Baan and ID card so you can file it yourself. No signed copy of TB and ID card - walk away.

Someone from CM may be able to answer their processing procedure for a COR.

Valid Italian Driving Licence with a previous address will suffice.

Yes, for a 1 year extension the seasoning period is 2 months (as per Immigration Orders) prior to the date of submitting your extension application.

Section 2.22, Clause 4 applicable to your situation.
Note the 800K must remain in the account for 3 months after the extension is issued, then 400K for the following 7 months.

No reason you can't still use WISE once you know your Thai bank account number.

Same answer as @DrJack54 - forget about any taxation implications.

I dont have italy driving license.

I only have (with an obsolete address on it) an electronic id card.

For italy i am resident cambodia.

26 minutes ago, giogio said:

I dont have italy driving license.

I only have (with an obsolete address on it) an electronic id card.

The address in pp country was from my post re Kasikorn.

Skip that.

Obtain your eVisa Non O in Cambodia and deal with Thai bank when in Thailand.

Earlier advice from Liquorice re TM30 is important.

Follow that and obtain a COR.

7 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The address in pp country was from my post re Kasikorn.

Skip that.

Obtain your eVisa Non O in Cambodia and deal with Thai bank when in Thailand.

Earlier advice from Liquorice re TM30 is important.

Follow that and obtain a COR.

Ok

Thnx

41 minutes ago, giogio said:

I only have (with an obsolete address on it) an electronic id card.

Italian ID card with address is acceptable.

Some banks request evidence of an original document with an overseas address, current, or previous.

3 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Italian ID card with address is acceptable.

Some banks request evidence of an original document with an overseas address, current, or previous.

Thnx

3 hours ago, giogio said:

I only have (with an obsolete address on it) an electronic id card.

What exactly is an electronic ID card? A physical card that has a chip, or some form of ID that only exists in a digital format, such as a phone app? The former would be acceptable as secondary ID from your home country, the latter not.

You also mentioned having a Thai driving license. Some banks will accept this for proof of Thai address instead of having to obtain a Certificate of Residence. For example, when I opened a new account with Krungthai Bank last month, that was the case. Other banks (or even other branches of the same bank) may insist on a CoR.

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

What exactly is an electronic ID card? A physical card that has a chip, or some form of ID that only exists in a digital format, such as a phone app? The former would be acceptable as secondary ID from your home country, the latter not.

You also mentioned having a Thai driving license. Some banks will accept this for proof of Thai address instead of having to obtain a Certificate of Residence. For example, when I opened a new account with Krungthai Bank last month, that was the case. Other banks (or even other branches of the same bank) may insist on a CoR.

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

What exactly is an electronic ID card? A physical card that has a chip, or some form of ID that only exists in a digital format, such as a phone app? The former would be acceptable as secondary ID from your home country, the latter not.

You also mentioned having a Thai driving license. Some banks will accept this for proof of Thai address instead of having to obtain a Certificate of Residence. For example, when I opened a new account with Krungthai Bank last month, that was the case. Other banks (or even other branches of the same bank) may insist on a CoR.

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

What exactly is an electronic ID card? A physical card that has a chip, or some form of ID that only exists in a digital format, such as a phone app? The former would be acceptable as secondary ID from your home country, the latter not.

You also mentioned having a Thai driving license. Some banks will accept this for proof of Thai address instead of having to obtain a Certificate of Residence. For example, when I opened a new account with Krungthai Bank last month, that was the case. Other banks (or even other branches of the same bank) may insist on a CoR.

It s the former...a plastic card with a chip

Thai driving license, i have it since 2015, renewed etc. i believe last was from chonburiprovince

2 minutes ago, giogio said:

Thai driving license, i have it since 2015, renewed etc. i believe last was from chonburiprovinc

As was my guess.

Forget the TDL.

Useless.

Follow previous advice posted earlier.

Note : banks treat opening accout for xpats living in Thailand with existing bank account different than folk without Thai account

15 minutes ago, Caldera said:

You also mentioned having a Thai driving license. Some banks will accept this for proof of Thai address instead of having to obtain a Certificate of Residence. For example, when I opened a new account with Krungthai Bank last month, that was the case. Other banks (or even other branches of the same bank) may insist on a cor

The guy you quoted has expired TDL.

Also at a guess you already had a Thai bank account.

He will require a COR

22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The guy you quoted has expired TDL.

Also at a guess you already had a Thai bank account.

He will require a COR

My thai driving license should expire around 2028

I had accounts at scb, bbl, kasikorn and other banks, but all closed

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Note : banks treat opening accout for xpats living in Thailand with existing bank account different than folk without Thai account

Not in my experience. No Thai bank that I opened an account with has ever asked me if I already have accounts with other Thai banks. I've also never volunteered that information.

6 hours ago, Caldera said:

Not in my experience. No Thai bank that I opened an account with has ever asked me if I already have accounts with other Thai banks. I've also never volunteered that information.

Things have changed dramatically in recent times

Years back there was zero issue opening an account even on tourist class entry.

My most recent open new account with Kasikorn (even that was couple years back) I didn't need a COR.

From memory showed that I had existing bank account with another bank and (I think) showed lease.

Might not fly in current environment.

I note in those times past, legal firms such as Siam Legal provided assist open bank account service.

They like many no longer provide that service.

16 hours ago, giogio said:

I dont have a thai bank account

I live in cambodia (retirement visa)

800k would be transferred from cambodia

IF u have the 800,000 in a bank in Cambodia ( or anywhere) apply using an agent ( call kim or Cina in PP) for a non o visa there
when u arrive in Thailand, open a bank account, transfer ur money and after its been in the bank 2 months apply for the 1 year extension
easy and straightforward

8 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

...for a non o visa there
when u arrive in Thailand, open a bank account, transfer ur money and after its been in the bank 2 months apply for the 1 year extension
easy and straightforward

Don't follow.

Obtaining a Non O (eVisa) in Cambodia is not the issue, nor is the funds and transfer.

The OP has one issue. That being opening a Thai bank account.

He has been given advice of what's required for that.

Even in times when visa agents could easily assist with opening a Thai bank account they only assisted customers wanting the agent to also obtain the extension

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Don't follow.

Obtaining a Non O (eVisa) in Cambodia is not the issue, nor is the funds and transfer.

The OP has one issue. That being opening a Thai bank account.

He has been given advice of what's required for that.

Even in times when visa agents could easily assist with opening a Thai bank account they only assisted customers wanting the agent to also obtain the extension

-800k, i have a little glitch. They become available for transfer end october.

I fly to bkk end july.

-can i do 2 entries?

1st time enter "free entry stamp" 60 dd + 30 exten, than fly back to cambodia and 2nd time reenter thailand on "90 dd non O"?